
No, or the Vain Glory of Command
War · Drama · History
Overview
Episodes from throughout the entire military history of Portugal are told through flashbacks as a conscripted student of history recounts them to his fellow soldiers while they march through an African colony in revolt during 1973.
Top Cast


Luís Miguel Cintra
Luís Miguel Cintra
2nd Lt. Cabrita / Viriato / King John II of Portugal
Luís Miguel Cintra
2nd Lt. Cabrita / Viriato / King John II of Portugal


Miguel Guilherme
Miguel Guilherme
Pvt. Salvador / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior
Miguel Guilherme
Pvt. Salvador / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior


Diogo Dória
Diogo Dória
Pvt. Manuel / Lusitanian Warrior / Diogo (King John's Cousin)
Diogo Dória
Pvt. Manuel / Lusitanian Warrior / Diogo (King John's Cousin)


Luís Lucas
Luís Lucas
Cpl. Brito / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Nobleman
Luís Lucas
Cpl. Brito / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Nobleman
Carlos Gomes
Carlos Gomes
Pvt. Pedro / Alcácer Warrior
Carlos Gomes
Pvt. Pedro / Alcácer Warrior


António Sequeira Lopes
António Sequeira Lopes
Soldier / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior
António Sequeira Lopes
Soldier / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior
Mateus Lorena
Mateus Lorena
King Sebastian of Portugal
Mateus Lorena
King Sebastian of Portugal


Lola Forner
Lola Forner
Princess Dona Isabel
Lola Forner
Princess Dona Isabel
Raúl Fraire
Raúl Fraire
King Afonso I of Portugal
Raúl Fraire
King Afonso I of Portugal


Ruy de Carvalho
Ruy de Carvalho
Preacher at Funeral / Suicidal Warrior
Ruy de Carvalho
Preacher at Funeral / Suicidal Warrior
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